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    Where to find this for 57' FD-11 18 HP Seahorse

    Simple enough , I need spark plug wires and end caps for a 57' FD-11 Johnson seahorse, preferable the cheapest. I can't find copper core wire anywhere around in my town.....
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    Can fouled plugs do this ?

    Got a 69' 33 HP Johnny electric and It ran great ...... now it will not run. I replaced a sheared woodriff key recently and that is it. I pulled the plug wires and got hot spark . Checked the fuel lines and sprayed myself in the face with gas! NICE! Not really :) so the only thing I can...
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    Something's goofy about my pullstart

    Got a Johnson 69' 33 HP electric and the pullstart does not engage because the pully doesn't seat low enough toward the crown on the flywheel to to flip the pawls out to start it . Very frustrated ,I know this is a simple thing somehow the pully has to move closer towards the flywheel. If I take...
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    Doesn't like to idle to low

    69' Johnson 33 HP runs well but doesn't like to idle at slow, it will stall out starved for gas. Has to be at start or a little below . Runs all day at this . Carb was clean , sounds like a low speed needle jet is dirty but it looked clean, so I dunno???? Don't know how to adjust the high speed...
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    69' Johnson 33HP Prop shaft question

    Now here is a good one. Replaced skeg of my 69' Johnson 33 Hp with a skeg off a '59 35 Hp Super Sea horse. Same number stamped in skeg , exact same gears and bearings and everything in the '59 as in the '69. One difference, I moved the clutch dog and the spring shot on off the bearings off...
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    parts check

    Would a oil retainer housing(bushing) and seal from a 59' 35 HP seahorse work on a 69' 33HP ? Looking for a replacement. Thanks
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    tearing into gearcase

    Got a 69' 33 HP electric start that I need to change the seals out ,or at very least the prop seal and was told I have to disassemble the gear case. Can anyone give instruction? Aside from the obvious gearcase bolts . Is this a very complicated job? I was under the impression that it was not...
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    removing prop seal

    Got a 69' Johnson 33EL69a and am in the process of replacing the prop seal for the first time. Can anyone tell me is this normal: there are two small holes on the oil retainer housing where I would assume a seal puller would be used , is this correct? Oil is leaking out of these holes profusely...
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    parts check for older johnson

    Looking for a single screw clamp and having trouble finding a used one . I know someone out there has noe just sitting there . Part Number: 0379799 Description: CLAMPSCREW KIT Pack Qty: 1 Dimensions: 8.50 x 7.00 x 0.27 (in) Weight: 0.24 lbs Equivalent Parts: 0388052 question is will a...
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    Rewind starter

    Have a '69 Johnson 33 Horse Electric and my question is what other recoils are compatable with this one ? I have seen one with 3 little springs that cause the pawls to sling out when pulled and one wihtout. Mine now pulls just fine untill I bolt it over the flywheel . Then it will pull but...
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    steering bracket attachment

    Anybody know where to find one of these? My motor has only the single hole in the steering bracket. To attach my steering system , I am at a loss. The other motor I had , had two mounts on the corners of the steering bracket. I was reading there was a simplex bracket attachment made by OMC that...
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    Drain screwed will not line up

    This one has to be easy , I read about it somewhere before: I got a 69' Johnson 33HP electric I was checking the lower unit and removed the drain screw. Now the screw will not line back up to go in. Something got moved somehow . How do I correct this ? Do I have to remove the bottom gear...
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    Lower units: what is the worst leak you ever seen

    Went about changing the lower unit oil on my 69' Johnson 33horse and it was empty .... blew into the top fill hole and could hear some air escaping . Found the air leak behind the prop . Now I know I need to replace the seals but was wondering for a temporary fix what harm it would be to use...
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    old johnson wants to live!

    ok, got this 69' 33 horse electric start that wants to run. Went through the ignition system under the flywheel ,all is good , has good hot blue spark both cylinders. Replaced fuel line, hooked it up to check for leaks and it is not leaking but after priming the bulb all the way if it sits for a...
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    '69 33 HP Johnson recoil not engaging

    OK, this has too be simply you'd think: I got a 33HP '69 Johnson electric start that the recoil starter like won't line up right. I took it off originally to check /replace the spring as I figured it was worn out as it rewound very slowly . Put new spring in everything lines up (that took a...
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    '69 33 HP Johnson

    Found this today .Looks like a problem no doubt. I have a '59 super seahorse and am wondering if I can make that parts work. Any ideas? Also would be nice to know what that peace is called! LOL This motor cranks over fine and I am hoping to get it on the water in the next month or so. Gonna...
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    '69 Johnson 33 HP

    Got a second chance offer on this motor http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130288537785&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123 Any thing in particular to look for about this engine? What is an electric choke? He says in the description that it has excellnt...
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    Gale and Johnson

    I have a 35HP '59 Super sea horse without electric start. Thinking about buying this other motor which is a '60 Gale 35HP with electric start and controls. Would these be very similar engines? Can the parts interchange...
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    Classic boat identity help

    Anyone know what kinda boat this might be ? Looks 50's era. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/985569334.html
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    18 ft boat 15 ft trailer

    I was offered for free this boat with title about an hoour or so away from me but I have to use my own trailer . I originally just wanted the horns and spotlight and all the 50's style gauges for my other boat but it looks in pretty good shape and I have a friend that restores wooden boats and...
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